A retreat at Pioneer is a contrast to everyday life. Because the experience is beyond the traditional and familiar, participants are made ready for learning, discussing and dreaming.  A retreat also provides a place away from the everyday distractions of life.  This allows each retreat goer the freedom to focus on the task at hand, whether planning, brainstorming, problem solving, studying the Bible, or just having fun. 
    Every retreat participant experiences the growth of a relationship.  Through shared experiences, retreat goers interact and encounter colleagues, fellow students and church family in new ways. A well-planned retreat will often feature organized, intentional community building activities, designed to create interaction and build relationships within the group.  Group mixers, games, and challenge course activities are very effective community building activities.  However, community building can also happen spontaneously, while traveling together, enjoying a meal, or simply through fellowship.  Finally, the shared experience provides memories that a group can reflect on for a lifetime.
    Let Pioneer Camp and Retreat host your next retreat or outing. A wide variety of Retreat Packages are offered to accommodate your special getaway. Packages are priced per person and our Retreat Staff is available to help you with your planning and reservations.
  Discounts may apply to groups attending
from December to March, First Time Retreat Groups, groups of 125 or more and all LCMS Eastern District churches and schools, our Partners in Ministry.

A Pioneer Retreat Package includes:

• An assembly hall based on group size at no charge.  All gathering places come with full kitchens should you wish to provide your own meals.  We will set up tables and chairs according to your individual needs.
• Audiovisual equipment including TV/DVD/VCR system, portable sound system with speaker towers and outstanding sound quality, flip charts, dry erase or chalk boards and projector screens
• Food service for groups of 15 or more; delicious buffet style meals served in Schultz or Pohlman Dining Halls
• Use of Pioneer sporting equipment and athletic facilities
• One free campfire in one of our many fire pit areas or in the assembly hall fireplaces
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Non Retreat Rentals of Pioneer Facilities are Available upon request. For Details and itemized prices see our Rate Sheet